Subtract 7/9 from 75/25
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 7/9
75/25 - 7/9 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
75/25 = 75 × 9/25 × 9 = 675/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/225 - 175/225 = 675 - 175/225 = 500/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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